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Explore the latest innovations in mathematics, science, and educational research. Learn about technological advancements, curriculum improvements, and effective implementation strategies. Discover the interdisciplinary nature of education and the importance of rigorous research.
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IERI at NSF An emphasis on mathematics and science
What is IERI? • PCAST report • Innovations about technological innovations • Innovations about curricula: math, science, reading and reading in support of math and science (learning) • Innovations about implementing curricula • Innovations about the science of conducting educational research • All of the above?
Innovations about the science of educational research Education borrows (i.e., no primitives of its own) from: • Psychology • Sociology • Rich content areas • Statistics and statistical modeling • Technology • Public Policy • Economics
Combining and going beyond • An example: What is the relationship between SES and Math Achievement? • Psychologist • Sociologist • Educational researcher • Policy implications • Choice of covariates may have non traditional policy implications
The future of IERI • Beyond internal validity • The need for cross level theory development (and testing) with rich interventions of high quality content • Building and testing models of scaling • Looking at sustainability
Models and love • A noted physics educator from the north east once said: “Don’t fall in love with your own model.” • George Box is noted for saying that all models are wrong but some are useful • My response these dignitaries, …